[sukhoi-30mki]

[Old Teufel Hunden]

They need the F-35 to protect themselves. The Gripen will never stand up to the next time the Germans decide to invade the low countries...

[Sirius Lee]

The Saab is slow, had a huge radar signature, short range, and lacks 360 shoot down capability. On the other hand, at least you can get it in the air.

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-f-35b-grounded-exploding-lightning-fuel-tank-2013-1

[hattend]

US aerospace takes another bite in the Obama.

F35 design and test should have been frozen and the plane fielded years ago.